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  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Daniel: Persistant In Prayer Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 22, 2020
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     | 15,142 views

    Daniel is a wonderful example of someone who was sustained and protected by God’s power. Daniel also provides us with a wonderful example of what it is like to live in a society that wants nothing to do with either God or God’s Word.

    Powerful People - Daniel Our series this year is powerful people and we are going to examine how God works in and through ordinary people in a powerful way. Tonight we are going to consider someone from the Old Testament, Daniel. Daniel is a wonderful example of someone who was sustained and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jesus Wept - Part Three (Covid) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 30, 2020
     | 3,616 views

    When Jesus wept in the Garden of Gethsemane, he left an example for those who wrestle with soul-crushing sorrow. By following his example, we can find hope and healing during life's hardships and heartaches.

    Jesus Wept (3) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 9/27/2020 I vividly remember the 1991 NBA finals. After four hard fought years of disappointment, Michael Jordan and Scottie Pipen had just led the Chicago Bulls to their first ever NBA Championship over Magic Johnson and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Show Them The Way Series

    Contributed by Duane Wente on Jan 29, 2024
     | 1,236 views

    Parents have the responsibility of preparing their families for Jesus' return. Fathers: leading spiritually. Mothers: examples of faith. We need to be mindful of the evil days we are in and set a positive example so that all are ready for Jesus’ return.

    Introduction Video Ill.: Parenting - A Holy Stewardship Parenting is not easy! Parents Have It Rough Source: John Maxwell, "What Children Owe Their Parents (and Themselves)," Preaching Today, Tape 140. https://www.preachingtoday.com/illustrations/1997/july/737.html Copied from ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Phoebe- Servant Of God Series

    Contributed by Neil Partington on Jul 23, 2007
    based on 35 ratings
     | 13,306 views

    Where can we see examples of servants of God? Paul tells us that Phoebe is one of those examples. Though we don’t know a lot about Phoebe, we do know that she was a deacon and servant to many.

    The book of Romans is an interesting book written by Paul to the Church of Rome The purpose of the book was for Paul to do three things: 1. To introduce himself to the church and enlist their help in spreading the Gospel 2. To develop and defend the truth of the Gospel message he had been ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Are You Eating?

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Sep 1, 2025
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    When we take Communion we need to be guided by scripture. There are biblical examples that show both good and bad ways to partake. I Corinthians 11:17-22 gives an example of the wrong way and wrong attitudes to partake in communion.

    Alba 8-31-2025 WHAT ARE YOU EATING? I Corinthians 11:17-22 We are working through I Corinthians. The church in Corinth had a lot of problems. Thankfully, we don't have most of their problems, but it will be good for us to learn from them so that we don't repeat their troubles. Curry ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Did Jesus Do?

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 27, 2010
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    If we are to be conformed to the likeness of Christ then we must strive to follow His example in word and deed and do what Jesus did.

    What Did Jesus Do? Reading: Luke 4:14-30 Introduction The Gospel makes it clear that as followers of Christ we are “walking in newness of life”; we are raised up from the waters of baptism a new person, the old sinful being having been put to death. Paul writes in his letter to the Romans (Romans ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Passing The Faith Along Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 7, 2016
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     | 10,455 views

    If you want to pass the faith along to the next generation, eliminate threats to their spiritual inheritance and set the example of a full and satisfying life.

    W. A. Criswell tells the story of a five-year-old Baptist girl who lived next door to a five-year-old Catholic boy. On a hot summer day, they decided to play in a small wading pool in his back yard. As they were splashing around, quite innocently, they both took off their swimming suits. The little ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Call To Perfect Love

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 19, 2014
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,544 views

    Jesus calls us to love even our enemies. Thus we imitate the perfect love of the Father, and the perfect example of the Son.

    THE CALL TO PERFECT LOVE. Matthew 5:43-48. The last of the six famous parentheses (Matthew 5:21-48) between “Ye have heard that it hath been said” (Matthew 5:43), and “But I say unto you” (Matthew 5:44) - addresses the most blatantly misconstrued of these man-made interpretations of Scripture. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Grateful For Grace

    Contributed by Tom Lovorn on Nov 11, 2000
    based on 144 ratings
     | 11,671 views

    David's treatment of Saul's son, Mephibosheth, is an example of why we should be thankful for God's grace.

    Grateful for Grace 2 Samuel 9:1-8 Introduction Sally tells this true story: I heard the door open and slam shut at the back of the church. An exasperated young man looked around briefly and then sat next to me. "Sorry I'm late!" he offered with no explanation. I wondered: Who is this stranger ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When The Going Gets Tough Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Gardner on Sep 15, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 15,414 views

    The example Nehemiah gives us when we’re confronted by bad news, tragedy or problems.

    When The Going Gets Tough. Nehemiah 1 Jonathan Gardner There was a song some time ago, ‘When the going gets tough, the tough get going….’. I’m not sure about the rest of the words, but the tune was catchy. But is does beg the question: What do we do when the going gets tough? We all encounter ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Power Over Temptation

    Contributed by James May on Dec 30, 2001
    based on 48 ratings
     | 6,343 views

    We can use the example of Jesus in His temptation in the wilderness as our methods of overcoming temptation.

    POWER OVER TEMPTATION! Matthew 4:1-11 4:1 Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil. 4:2 And when he had fasted forty days and forty nights, he was afterward an hungred. 4:3 And when the tempter came to him, he said, If thou be the Son of God, command ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Harry Wood avatar

    I Hate Test

    Contributed by Harry Wood on Jan 4, 2002
    based on 21 ratings
     | 3,974 views

    To be reminded that we are going to have test, and how from an example from Christ we are overcomers.

    I Hate Test! James 1:2 “My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;” The other day I over heard a High school student make this statement. “I Hate Test.” She went on to explain how she was to have a test in a particular class that day. I don’t recall the subject, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Godlyfather

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jun 5, 2001
    based on 1,971 ratings
     | 183,736 views

    Joshua serves as an example of fatherhood at its highest and calls all Christian fathers to be "priests of their homes."

    The Godlyfather Josh 24:14-18 14 "Now fear the LORD and serve him with all faithfulness. Throw away the gods your forefathers worshiped beyond the River and in Egypt, and serve the LORD. 15 But if serving the LORD seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Brad Lewis avatar

    Common Cana

    Contributed by Brad Lewis on Jan 26, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 4,253 views

    The miracle at the wedding in Cana is an example of how God can take the common and do uncommon things.

    Common Cana John 2:1-11 Many people say, “I’m too ordinary!” “I’m nothing special!” “I have nothing to offer!” At some point in life, everyone reaches that place That place of inadequacy Especially when it come to doing something for God that you’ve never done before Certainly there are others who ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God Honors People Of Integrity

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Feb 16, 2003
    based on 17 ratings
     | 7,423 views

    David is an example of a peron of integrity who God gave a dream and helped him fulfill the dream.

    God Honors People of Integrity -When God Gives You A Dream He Helps You Fulfill It- I Samuel 16:1-13 David is an example of a person of integrity who God gave a dream and helped him fulfill the dream as David faithfully followed the Lord. King Saul was disobedient to the Lord and was rejected ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist